Watching Elf has become a holiday tradition for many since it premiered in 2003. Twenty years later, and we’ll be able to see the film again on the big screen—a really big screen, in fact.
IMAX theaters announced on social media that they would be holding screenings of the classic Christmas film starting December 8, 2023 and will have showings at least through that weekend.
For those unfamiliar with Elf (or for those who need a refresher), the Christmas movie stars Will Ferrell, who plays a human named Buddy who was raised as an elf at the North Pole. Buddy finds out that he’s actually human, and heads to New York City to figure out his true identity. Hijinks ensue as Ferrell’s Buddy, with his impish, innocent joy in everything, eventually touches the heart of those around him, including his grumpy human daddy, Walter Hobbes, played by the great James Caan.
The movie is directed by Jon Favreau, who went on to direct Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian, as well as a few Marvel films, and also stars Bob Newhart as Papa Elf, Zooey Deschanel as Jovie, Edward Asner as Santa, and Mary Steenburgen as Emily Hobbes.
Curious if there’s a screening near you? You can go here and put in your zip code to see what’s available. Happy holidays!
